The Fearless and Focused Blog: A calm place to prepare your mind for birth and labor

Here you’ll find articles to help you understand fear, reduce pain, and prepare emotionally for birth — so you can walk into labor feeling focused, informed, and supported.

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You don’t need to read everything — start with what feels most relevant to you right now.

Feeling nervous about birth? Start here →
Feeling Nervous About Birth? Read This First

Worried about pain during labor? Begin here →
5 Thoughts That Increase Pain in Labor — and What to Think Instead

Want to prepare emotionally for birth? Read this first →
How to Prepare Emotionally for Birth

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Feeling Nervous About Birth? Read This First
Feeling Nervous About Birth? Read This First
5 Thoughts That Increase Pain in Labor — and What to Think Instead
5 Thoughts That Increase Pain in Labor — and What to Think Instead

How to Prepare Emotionally for Birth
How to Prepare Emotionally for Birth
Why Fear Makes Labor Harder (and What You Can Do About It)
Why Fear Makes Labor Harder (and What You Can Do About It)
How Your Thoughts Affect Birth Hormones
How Your Thoughts Affect Birth Hormones
5 Ways to Reduce Fear in Birth
5 Ways to Reduce Fear in Birth